How far is Casco, ME from Sanford, ME?

The driving distance from Casco, ME to Sanford, ME is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.44 mi
01h 17m
Flight
41.17 mi
66.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.44 mi
Kilometers
82.79 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanford
Sun, May 31, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Casco
Sun, May 31, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casco
2026-05-30T22:56
Arrive Sanford
Sun, May 31, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casco
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Portland Gardens
ME

City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

From Casco
29.3 mi
00h 38m
To Sanford
22.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
50°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Casco and Sanford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casco and Sanford.

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Meadow Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2395 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Roosevelt Trail

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Trail

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Trail

    86 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Trail

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Trail

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridgton Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Bridgton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1426 ft · 35 sec · Forest Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riverside Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    136 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1413 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    16.2 mi · 18 min · Maine Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 111: Biddeford

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alfred Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Alfred Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Alfred Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Biddeford Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Biddeford Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cottage Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    872 ft · 26 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    763 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Casco and Sanford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maine Turnpike
16.2 mi · 31%
Roosevelt Trail
11.9 mi · 23%
Alfred Road
8.23 mi · 16%
Meadow Road
8.02 mi · 16%
Bridgton Road
3.81 mi · 7%
Sanford Road
2.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maine Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

16.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Portland Gardens
00h 38m from Casco
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Casco and Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casco to Sanford?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Portland Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Casco and 22.2 miles from Sanford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Casco and Mostly Cloudy near Sanford.

Stop Ideas Near South Portland Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Portland Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Portland Gardens.

RAIL

Portland Transportation Center

2 mi away
100 Thompson's Point Road
RAIL

Old Orchard Beach

15 mi away
11 First Street
RAIL

Saco Transportation Center

19 mi away
130 Main Street
RAIL

Freeport

29 mi away
36 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casco and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 41.17 mi (66.26 km).

Casco

#1 Casco

City in United States of America

Population3,940
Coordinates44.0067400, -70.5228400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Sanford

#2 Sanford

City in York County, Maine, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates43.4392500, -70.7742200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Road (-70.522686, 44.006751)
End: (-70.77414, 43.439348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.79 $17.59
Diesel $6.00 $10.85 $21.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Casco and Sanford. The current time is 22:56:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.